Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 2Q
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason for the appearance of blue or pink color in a thioglycolate tube.
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Thioglycolate broth is a nutrient-rich differential medium used for differentiating aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. The presence of sodium thioglycolate in the medium allows the growth of obligate anaerobic organisms by consuming the dissolved oxygen.
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Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
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